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"Come in" is a phrase which is often translated as "adelante", and "please" is an interjection which is often translated as "por favor". Learn more about the difference between "come in" and "please" below.
come in(
kuhm
 
ihn
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. adelante
Do you have a minute, Mr. Lewis? - Yes, of course! Come in!¿Tiene un minuto, Señor Lewis? - ¡Sí, claro! ¡Adelante!
a. pasa
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
Don't just stand at the door! Come in!¡No te quedes ahí en la puerta! ¡Pasa!
b. pase
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
Hello, Ms. Grover! Come in!¡Hola, Señorita Grover! ¡Pase!
a. pasen
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
(plural)
Come in! Freddie, your friends are here!¡Pasen! ¡Freddie, tienes a tus amigos aquí!
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. entrar
Hurry; come in before the rain starts!¡Rápido, entra antes de que empiece a llover!
b. pasar
I'm here to see the doctor. - Come in and have a seat.Vine a ver al médico. - Pasa y toma asiento.
a. llegar
I came in last in the race because I tripped.Llegué último en la carrera porque me tropecé.
a. subir
The tide came in and our horses didn't want to cross to the other side.Subió la marea y nuestros caballos no querían cruzar al otro lado.
b. crecer
Let's get off the beach before the tide comes in.Salgamos de la playa antes de que crezca la marea.
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please(
pliz
)
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
a. por favor
Give me food, please.Dame comida, por favor.
a. por Dios
Could you just stop talking for a second, please!¡Por Dios! ¿Puedes dejar de hablar por un momento?
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
intransitive verb
a. querer
The queen does what she pleases.La reina hace lo que quiera.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. complacer
You're constantly trying to please people. Don't you get tired of it?Siempre estás intentando complacer a la gente. ¿No te cansas?
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